The Social Archeology Channel

It's a hairdo with a split-personality, one that offers the wearer the ability to transform from orthodox to outrageous in the blink of an eye. Today, there are websites devoted to poking fun at the oft-maligned mullet, but lest we forget, this “business in the front, party in the back" look was a must-have hairstyle in the 80s. Continue reading...

Film and television producer Ivan Tors had a strong affinity for nature, especially the marine variety. As a result, he produced a string of marine-themed shows like The Aquanauts. However, the most famous and popular of these productions was the hit show Flipper. It was strongly reminiscent of Lassie, but replaced that show's dog character with a more water-friendly dolphin. Continue reading...

The pairing of classical music and animation might not seem all that revolutionary today, but it sure was in 1940, especially when the latter part was imagined by the creative visionary, Walt Disney. The result was Fantasia, a creative masterpiece that amazed audiences when it debuted, and is still beloved over seventy years later. Continue reading...

Class, for the next assignment you’ll need pen and paper and possibly a spreadsheet program to keep track of the tangled morass that is the story of Fleetwood Mac. Visual aids will be needed. Narrative threads will most likely get lost. Children will probably cry. But at least all of it will happen to a high-quality, bluesy rock soundtrack. Into the fray, then. Continue reading...

It's a game that dates back to the ancient Egyptians and is still played around the world every day in one form or another. It owes its longevity to its simplicity - no teams, no scoring, no special equipment required, and it takes but a moment to learn. All you need is a wide-open area to play the always fun, often exhilarating, game of Tag. Continue reading...

Of all the candies on the market, there is only one that can boast an endorsement of intergalactic stature. For it was the beloved extra-terrestrial buddy in Steven Spielberg's blockbuster 1982 film, E.T. that picked these little morsels as his sustenance of choice. And if Reese's Pieces were good enough for him, then millions of kids were willing to give them a try as well. Continue reading...

Of all the Hollywood-inspired alien invaders over the years, none were quite as bold and ruthless as those seeking to conquer the planet in the 1996 blockbuster Independence Day. Moviegoers lined up in droves to watch us defend our humble home from their destructive forces and, by proxy, ushered in a whole new era of disaster films. Continue reading...

Every week, a father and son from Mayberry meandered down to the old fishing hole, while countless television viewers whistled along, on the beloved 60s sitcom, The Andy Griffith Show. Overflowing with small town country charm and featuring a wonderfully funny ensemble cast, this beloved sitcom is still earning new generations of fans. Continue reading...